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Serological tests are used to identify the antigen and antibody present in patient’s serum. It helps to provide the correct treatment to that concerned person. Following are the positive reactions of some tests that are given to match.
Introduction:
Serological tests are used to identify the antigen and antibody present in patient’s serum. It helps to provide the correct treatment to that concerned person. Following are the positive reactions of some tests that are given to match.
Introduction:
Serological tests are used to identify the antigen and antibody present in patient’s serum. It helps to provide the correct treatment to that concerned person. Following are the positive reactions of some tests that are given to match.
Introduction:
Serological tests are used to identify the antigen and antibody present in patient’s serum. It helps to provide the correct treatment to that concerned person. Following are the positive reactions of some tests that are given to match.
Introduction:
Serological tests are used to identify the antigen and antibody present in patient’s serum. It helps to provide the correct treatment to that concerned person. Following are the positive reactions of some tests that are given to match.
Introduction:
Serological tests are used to identify the antigen and antibody present in patient’s serum. It helps to provide the correct treatment to that concerned person. Following are the positive reactions of some tests that are given to match.
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